At the age of 35, Kelce is the second-oldest pass catcher (wide receiver or tight end) in the NFL. He trails only Marcedes Lewis, who was with the Bears this season at 40 years old. When receivers and tight ends reach Kelce's age, retirement becomes the question.

Because the Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in Week 17, head coach Andy Reid rested quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and the bulk of the team's key starters against the Denver Broncos in the regular season finale.